Product description

(1) Teeth-whitening kit (includes gum protector, mouth tray, brush-ups, bib, gloves and teeth whitening gel consisting of 22% carbamide peroxide)

(2) Teeth-whitening pen (includes brush with gel consisting of 35% carbamide peroxide)

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

The products contain concentrations of carbamide peroxide in excess of the recognised safe limit of 18% w/w, as set by the Poisons Standard 2011, expert clinical advice, and published scientific risk assessments.

The hazards to consumers

Users of the goods may suffer irritation or inflammation to the gums and mouth due to the high concentration of carbamide peroxide they contain.

What consumers should do

Consumers who purchased the products should cease using them immediately. The faulty items may be returned in exchange for a compliant product or alternatively a refund will be issued. For further assistance or information call 1300 707 372 or Email info@prowhitening.com.au

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

On-line sales, dentists, skin clinics and beauty salons

Identifying product features

The teeth-whitening kit has "A003" marked on the packaging. The teeth-whitening pen has "#8" marked on the packaging.

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

The teeth-whitening kit has "A003" marked on the packaging.

The teeth-whitening pen has "#8" marked on the packaging.

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2012/13089 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.